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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.95, 336.41 and 197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.95, 336.41 and 197.29 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.95 : 336.41 = 197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.95/336.41 = 197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.95x = 336.41 × 197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.95x = 66,369.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,369.49/243.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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