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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.78, 365.13 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.78, 365.13 and 199.86 is: 299.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.78 : 365.13 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.78/365.13 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.78x = 365.13 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.78x = 72,974.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,974.88/243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.35

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