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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.06, 363.26 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.06, 363.26 and 194.54 is: 291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.06 : 363.26 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.06/363.26 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.06x = 363.26 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.06x = 70,667.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,667.27/242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.95

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