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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.19, 335.37 and 184.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.19, 335.37 and 184.87 is: 254.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.19 : 335.37 = 184.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.19/335.37 = 184.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.19x = 335.37 × 184.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.19x = 61,999.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,999.85/243.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.94

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