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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.30, 336.08 and 191.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.30, 336.08 and 191.49 is: 264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.30 : 336.08 = 191.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.30/336.08 = 191.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.30x = 336.08 × 191.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.30x = 64,355.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,355.00/243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.51

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