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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.08, 363.22 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.08, 363.22 and 188.44 is: 282.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.08 : 363.22 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.08/363.22 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.08x = 363.22 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.08x = 68,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,445.18/242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.74

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