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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.17, 363.49 and 188.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.17, 363.49 and 188.65 is: 283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.17 : 363.49 = 188.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.17/363.49 = 188.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.17x = 363.49 × 188.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.17x = 68,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,570.57/242.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.16

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