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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.43, 363.83 and 194.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.43, 363.83 and 194.91 is: 292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.43 : 363.83 = 194.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.43/363.83 = 194.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.43x = 363.83 × 194.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.43x = 70,914.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,914.11/242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.51

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