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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.55, 335.07 and 192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.55, 335.07 and 192.92 is: 266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.55 : 335.07 = 192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.55/335.07 = 192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.55x = 335.07 × 192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.55x = 64,640.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,640.03/242.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.50

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