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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.56, 335.89 and 188.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.56, 335.89 and 188.21 is: 259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.56 : 335.89 = 188.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.56/335.89 = 188.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.56x = 335.89 × 188.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.56x = 63,217.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,217.86/243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.56

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