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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.24, 335.40 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.24, 335.40 and 196.68 is: 271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.24 : 335.40 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.24/335.40 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.24x = 335.40 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.24x = 65,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,966.47/243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.20

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