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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.46, 363.29 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.46, 363.29 and 196.83 is: 294.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.46 : 363.29 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.46/363.29 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.46x = 363.29 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.46x = 71,505.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,505.39/242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.92

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