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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.02, 362.67 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.02, 362.67 and 188.02 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.02 : 362.67 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.02/362.67 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.02x = 362.67 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.02x = 68,189.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,189.21/242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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