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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.18, 364.95 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.18, 364.95 and 195.66 is: 293.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.18 : 364.95 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.18/364.95 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.18x = 364.95 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.18x = 71,406.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,406.12/243.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.63

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