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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.44, 334.29 and 189.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.44, 334.29 and 189.89 is: 261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.44 : 334.29 = 189.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.44/334.29 = 189.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.44x = 334.29 × 189.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.44x = 63,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,476.66/242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.83

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