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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.43, 335.64 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.43, 335.64 and 194.25 is: 267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.43 : 335.64 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.43/335.64 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.43x = 335.64 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.43x = 65,198.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,198.07/243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.83

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