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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.89, 336.71 and 191.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.89, 336.71 and 191.33 is: 264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.89 : 336.71 = 191.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.89/336.71 = 191.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.89x = 336.71 × 191.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.89x = 64,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,422.72/243.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.15

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