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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.48, 334.95 and 193.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.48, 334.95 and 193.70 is: 267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.48 : 334.95 = 193.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.48/334.95 = 193.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.48x = 334.95 × 193.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.48x = 64,879.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,879.82/242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.57

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