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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.15, 363.24 and 196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.15, 363.24 and 196.88 is: 295.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.15 : 363.24 = 196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.15/363.24 = 196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.15x = 363.24 × 196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.15x = 71,512.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,512.88/242.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.33

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