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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.79, 336.13 and 196.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.79, 336.13 and 196.99 is: 271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.79 : 336.13 = 196.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.79/336.13 = 196.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.79x = 336.13 × 196.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.79x = 66,215.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,215.09/243.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.60

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