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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.33, 334.69 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.33, 334.69 and 198.51 is: 273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.33 : 334.69 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.33/334.69 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.33x = 334.69 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.33x = 66,439.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,439.31/243.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.04

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