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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 334.44 and 198.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 334.44 and 198.81 is: 274.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 334.44 = 198.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/334.44 = 198.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 334.44 × 198.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 66,490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,490.02/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.54

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