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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.34, 364.47 and 199.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.34, 364.47 and 199.90 is: 299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.34 : 364.47 = 199.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.34/364.47 = 199.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.34x = 364.47 × 199.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.34x = 72,858.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,858.95/243.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.42

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