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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.11, 363.46 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.11, 363.46 and 190.92 is: 286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.11 : 363.46 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.11/363.46 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.11x = 363.46 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.11x = 69,391.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,391.78/242.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.61

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