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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.40, 335.62 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.40, 335.62 and 185.32 is: 255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.40 : 335.62 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.40/335.62 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.40x = 335.62 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.40x = 62,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,197.10/243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.53

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