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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.24, 364.17 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.24, 364.17 and 194.24 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.24 : 364.17 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.24/364.17 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.24x = 364.17 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.24x = 70,736.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,736.38/243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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