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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.68, 336 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.68, 336 and 188.32 is: 259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.68 : 336 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.68/336 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.68x = 336 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.68x = 63,275.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,275.52/243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.67

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