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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 364.38 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 364.38 and 189.24 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 364.38 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/364.38 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 364.38 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 68,955.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,955.27/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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