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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.46, 364.78 and 197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.46, 364.78 and 197.83 is: 296.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.46 : 364.78 = 197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.46/364.78 = 197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.46x = 364.78 × 197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.46x = 72,164.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,164.43/243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.41

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