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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.41, 334.38 and 193.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.41, 334.38 and 193.27 is: 266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.41 : 334.38 = 193.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.41/334.38 = 193.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.41x = 334.38 × 193.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.41x = 64,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,625.62/242.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.60

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