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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.69, 335.21 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.69, 335.21 and 196.11 is: 270.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.69 : 335.21 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.69/335.21 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.69x = 335.21 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.69x = 65,737.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,737.05/242.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.87

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