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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.73, 364.23 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.73, 364.23 and 197.64 is: 296.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.73 : 364.23 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.73/364.23 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.73x = 364.23 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.73x = 71,986.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,986.42/242.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.57

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