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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.74, 363.60 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.74, 363.60 and 191.14 is: 286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.74 : 363.60 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.74/363.60 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.74x = 363.60 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.74x = 69,498.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,498.50/242.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.31

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