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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.66, 365.60 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.66, 365.60 and 194.86 is: 292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.66 : 365.60 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.66/365.60 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.66x = 365.60 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.66x = 71,240.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,240.82/243.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.38

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