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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.83, 336.26 and 197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.83, 336.26 and 197.18 is: 271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.83 : 336.26 = 197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.83/336.26 = 197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.83x = 336.26 × 197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.83x = 66,302.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,302.76/243.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.93

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