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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.83, 336.83 and 197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.83, 336.83 and 197.39 is: 272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.83 : 336.83 = 197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.83/336.83 = 197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.83x = 336.83 × 197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.83x = 66,486.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,486.73/243.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.67

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