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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.60, 336 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.60, 336 and 199.86 is: 275.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.60 : 336 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.60/336 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.60x = 336 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.60x = 67,152.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,152.96/243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.67

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