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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.73, 363.69 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.73, 363.69 and 188.60 is: 282.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.73 : 363.69 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.73/363.69 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.73x = 363.69 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.73x = 68,590.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,590.12/242.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.58

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