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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 335.88 and 185.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 335.88 and 185.40 is: 255.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 335.88 = 185.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/335.88 = 185.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 335.88 × 185.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 62,272.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,272.15/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.51

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