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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.27, 364.47 and 195.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.27, 364.47 and 195.07 is: 292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.27 : 364.47 = 195.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.27/364.47 = 195.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.27x = 364.47 × 195.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.27x = 71,097.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,097.16/243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.26

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