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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.91, 335.52 and 199.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.91, 335.52 and 199.15 is: 273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.91 : 335.52 = 199.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.91/335.52 = 199.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.91x = 335.52 × 199.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.91x = 66,818.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,818.81/243.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.95

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