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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.51, 336.54 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.51, 336.54 and 188.22 is: 260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.51 : 336.54 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.51/336.54 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.51x = 336.54 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.51x = 63,343.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,343.56/243.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.13

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