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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.48, 336.33 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.48, 336.33 and 194.70 is: 268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.48 : 336.33 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.48/336.33 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.48x = 336.33 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.48x = 65,483.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,483.45/243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.95

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