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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.28, 364.56 and 197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.28, 364.56 and 197.36 is: 295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.28 : 364.56 = 197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.28/364.56 = 197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.28x = 364.56 × 197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.28x = 71,949.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,949.56/243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.75

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