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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.18, 333.89 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.18, 333.89 and 189.52 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.18 : 333.89 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.18/333.89 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.18x = 333.89 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.18x = 63,277.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,277.05/242.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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