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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.48, 335.20 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.48, 335.20 and 196.68 is: 270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.48 : 335.20 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.48/335.20 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.48x = 335.20 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.48x = 65,927.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,927.14/243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.77

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