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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.62, 364.23 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.62, 364.23 and 191.43 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.62 : 364.23 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.62/364.23 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.62x = 364.23 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.62x = 69,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,724.55/242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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