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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.76, 366.06 and 196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.76, 366.06 and 196.12 is: 294.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.76 : 366.06 = 196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.76/366.06 = 196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.76x = 366.06 × 196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.76x = 71,791.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,791.69/243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.52

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