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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.45, 364.82 and 197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.45, 364.82 and 197.88 is: 296.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.45 : 364.82 = 197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.45/364.82 = 197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.45x = 364.82 × 197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.45x = 72,189.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,189.59/243.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.53

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