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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.57, 365.52 and 196.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.57, 365.52 and 196.05 is: 294.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.57 : 365.52 = 196.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.57/365.52 = 196.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.57x = 365.52 × 196.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.57x = 71,660.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,660.20/243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.21

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