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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.52, 336.18 and 188.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.52, 336.18 and 188.14 is: 259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.52 : 336.18 = 188.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.52/336.18 = 188.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.52x = 336.18 × 188.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.52x = 63,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,247.22/243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.73

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