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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.39, 362.75 and 198.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.39, 362.75 and 198.56 is: 297.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.39 : 362.75 = 198.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.39/362.75 = 198.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.39x = 362.75 × 198.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.39x = 72,024.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,024.83/242.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.15

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