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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.68, 365.70 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.68, 365.70 and 196.16 is: 294.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.68 : 365.70 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.68/365.70 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.68x = 365.70 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.68x = 71,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,735.71/243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.38

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