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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 336.52 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 336.52 and 194.52 is: 268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 336.52 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/336.52 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 336.52 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 65,459.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,459.87/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.59

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