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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.18, 334.32 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.18, 334.32 and 189.60 is: 261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.18 : 334.32 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.18/334.32 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.18x = 334.32 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.18x = 63,387.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,387.07/242.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.74

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