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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.24, 335.48 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.24, 335.48 and 194 is: 267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.24 : 335.48 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.24/335.48 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.24x = 335.48 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.24x = 65,083.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,083.12/243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.57

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