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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.36, 364.38 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.36, 364.38 and 194.60 is: 292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.36 : 364.38 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.36/364.38 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.36x = 364.38 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.36x = 70,908.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,908.35/242.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.57

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