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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.55, 335.66 and 202.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.55, 335.66 and 202.11 is: 278.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.55 : 335.66 = 202.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.55/335.66 = 202.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.55x = 335.66 × 202.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.55x = 67,839.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,839.11/243.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.54

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