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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.93, 335.89 and 208.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.93, 335.89 and 208.69 is: 287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.93 : 335.89 = 208.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.93/335.89 = 208.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.93x = 335.89 × 208.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.93x = 70,095.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,095.84/243.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.37

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