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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 336.63 and 191.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 336.63 and 191.42 is: 264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 336.63 = 191.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/336.63 = 191.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 336.63 × 191.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 64,437.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,437.71/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.26

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