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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.12, 334.13 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.12, 334.13 and 197.48 is: 272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.12 : 334.13 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.12/334.13 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.12x = 334.13 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.12x = 65,983.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,983.84/242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.52

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