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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.68, 334.56 and 190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.68, 334.56 and 190.84 is: 263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.68 : 334.56 = 190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.68/334.56 = 190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.68x = 334.56 × 190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.68x = 63,847.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,847.43/242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.09

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