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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.38, 363.11 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.38, 363.11 and 188.01 is: 281.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.38 : 363.11 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.38/363.11 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.38x = 363.11 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.38x = 68,268.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,268.31/242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.66

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