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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.23, 335.78 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.23, 335.78 and 184.91 is: 255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.23 : 335.78 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.23/335.78 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.23x = 335.78 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.23x = 62,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,089.08/243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.27

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