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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 334.17 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 334.17 and 192.96 is: 266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 334.17 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/334.17 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 334.17 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 64,481.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,481.44/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.34

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