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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.44, 363.49 and 199.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.44, 363.49 and 199.51 is: 299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.44 : 363.49 = 199.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.44/363.49 = 199.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.44x = 363.49 × 199.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.44x = 72,519.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,519.89/242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.13

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