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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.33, 336.14 and 191.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.33, 336.14 and 191.09 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.33 : 336.14 = 191.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.33/336.14 = 191.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.33x = 336.14 × 191.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.33x = 64,230.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,230.36/243.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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