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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.96, 365.46 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.96, 365.46 and 195.31 is: 292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.96 : 365.46 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.96/365.46 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.96x = 365.46 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.96x = 71,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,377.99/243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.58

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