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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 363 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 363 and 194 is: 290.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 363 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/363 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 363 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 70,422
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,422/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.28

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