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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.68, 364.29 and 188.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.68, 364.29 and 188.86 is: 283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.68 : 364.29 = 188.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.68/364.29 = 188.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.68x = 364.29 × 188.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.68x = 68,799.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,799.81/242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.50

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