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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.44, 334.36 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.44, 334.36 and 193.20 is: 266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.44 : 334.36 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.44/334.36 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.44x = 334.36 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.44x = 64,598.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,598.35/242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.45

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