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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.67, 335.01 and 190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.67, 335.01 and 190.10 is: 262.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.67 : 335.01 = 190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.67/335.01 = 190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.67x = 335.01 × 190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.67x = 63,685.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,685.40/242.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.44

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