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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.06, 333.78 and 189.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.06, 333.78 and 189.51 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.06 : 333.78 = 189.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.06/333.78 = 189.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.06x = 333.78 × 189.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.06x = 63,254.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,254.65/242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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