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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.39, 363.89 and 196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.39, 363.89 and 196.22 is: 294.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.39 : 363.89 = 196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.39/363.89 = 196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.39x = 363.89 × 196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.39x = 71,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,403.90/242.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.58

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