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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.95, 365.28 and 194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.95, 365.28 and 194.97 is: 291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.95 : 365.28 = 194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.95/365.28 = 194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.95x = 365.28 × 194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.95x = 71,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,218.64/243.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.95

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