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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.58, 335.91 and 196.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.58, 335.91 and 196.87 is: 271.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.58 : 335.91 = 196.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.58/335.91 = 196.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.58x = 335.91 × 196.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.58x = 66,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,130.60/243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.49

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