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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.19, 335.23 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.19, 335.23 and 184.20 is: 253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.19 : 335.23 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.19/335.23 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.19x = 335.23 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.19x = 61,749.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,749.37/243.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.91

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