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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.99, 335.57 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.99, 335.57 and 194.78 is: 267.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.99 : 335.57 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.99/335.57 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.99x = 335.57 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.99x = 65,361.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,361.79/243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.89

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