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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.25, 335.64 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.25, 335.64 and 187.92 is: 259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.25 : 335.64 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.25/335.64 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.25x = 335.64 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.25x = 63,074.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,074.17/243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.29

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