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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.42, 334.53 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.42, 334.53 and 195.84 is: 270.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.42 : 334.53 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.42/334.53 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.42x = 334.53 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.42x = 65,514.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,514.36/242.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.26

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