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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 363.12 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 363.12 and 198.80 is: 297.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 363.12 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/363.12 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 363.12 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 72,188.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,188.26/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.51

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