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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.52, 335.03 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.52, 335.03 and 193.34 is: 267.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.52 : 335.03 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.52/335.03 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.52x = 335.03 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.52x = 64,774.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,774.70/242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.09

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