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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.06, 334.46 and 193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.06, 334.46 and 193.33 is: 267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.06 : 334.46 = 193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.06/334.46 = 193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.06x = 334.46 × 193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.06x = 64,658.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,658.51/242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.12

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