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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.46, 364.71 and 194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.46, 364.71 and 194.81 is: 291.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.46 : 364.71 = 194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.46/364.71 = 194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.46x = 364.71 × 194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.46x = 71,049.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,049.16/243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.83

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