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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.44, 334.80 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.44, 334.80 and 193.66 is: 267.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.44 : 334.80 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.44/334.80 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.44x = 334.80 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.44x = 64,837.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,837.37/242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.44

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