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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.89, 336.72 and 185.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.89, 336.72 and 185.57 is: 256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.89 : 336.72 = 185.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.89/336.72 = 185.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.89x = 336.72 × 185.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.89x = 62,483.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,483.45/243.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.20

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