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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.43, 334.26 and 193.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.43, 334.26 and 193.25 is: 266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.43 : 334.26 = 193.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.43/334.26 = 193.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.43x = 334.26 × 193.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.43x = 64,594.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,594.07/242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.44

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