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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.81, 336.26 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.81, 336.26 and 183.92 is: 253.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.81 : 336.26 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.81/336.26 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.81x = 336.26 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.81x = 61,843.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,843.72/243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.66

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