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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.64, 335.96 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.64, 335.96 and 202.08 is: 278.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.64 : 335.96 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.64/335.96 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.64x = 335.96 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.64x = 67,890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,890.80/243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.65

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