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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.96, 337.08 and 188.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.96, 337.08 and 188.58 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.96 : 337.08 = 188.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.96/337.08 = 188.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.96x = 337.08 × 188.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.96x = 63,566.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,566.55/243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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