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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.83, 335.93 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.83, 335.93 and 188.37 is: 259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.83 : 335.93 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.83/335.93 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.83x = 335.93 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.83x = 63,278.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,278.19/243.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.52

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