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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.18, 362.76 and 196.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.18, 362.76 and 196.41 is: 294.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.18 : 362.76 = 196.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.18/362.76 = 196.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.18x = 362.76 × 196.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.18x = 71,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,249.69/242.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.21

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