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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 334.13 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 334.13 and 189.74 is: 261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 334.13 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/334.13 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 334.13 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 63,397.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,397.83/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.67

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