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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.38, 365.07 and 195.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.38, 365.07 and 195.19 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.38 : 365.07 = 195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.38/365.07 = 195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.38x = 365.07 × 195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.38x = 71,257.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,257.83/243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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