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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.55, 363.32 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.55, 363.32 and 190.95 is: 286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.55 : 363.32 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.55/363.32 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.55x = 363.32 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.55x = 69,375.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,375.00/242.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.02

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