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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 336.12 and 191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 336.12 and 191.02 is: 264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 336.12 = 191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/336.12 = 191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 336.12 × 191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 64,205.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,205.64/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.05

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