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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.34, 362.68 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.34, 362.68 and 188.48 is: 282.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.34 : 362.68 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.34/362.68 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.34x = 362.68 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.34x = 68,357.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,357.93/242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.07

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