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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.56, 335.49 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.56, 335.49 and 197.08 is: 271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.56 : 335.49 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.56/335.49 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.56x = 335.49 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.56x = 66,119.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,119.79/243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.48

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