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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.18, 363.54 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.18, 363.54 and 194.66 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.18 : 363.54 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.18/363.54 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.18x = 363.54 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.18x = 70,766.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,766.70/242.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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