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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 335.25 and 195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 335.25 and 195.57 is: 270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 335.25 = 195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/335.25 = 195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 335.25 × 195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 65,564.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,564.84/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.21

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