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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.68, 336.49 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.68, 336.49 and 197.44 is: 272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.68 : 336.49 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.68/336.49 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.68x = 336.49 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.68x = 66,435.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,435.25/243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.64

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