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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.82, 365.74 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.82, 365.74 and 196.02 is: 294.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.82 : 365.74 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.82/365.74 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.82x = 365.74 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.82x = 71,692.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,692.35/243.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.04

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