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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.01, 362.31 and 187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.01, 362.31 and 187.95 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.01 : 362.31 = 187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.01/362.31 = 187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.01x = 362.31 × 187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.01x = 68,096.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,096.16/242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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