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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.75, 363.94 and 196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.75, 363.94 and 196.73 is: 294.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.75 : 363.94 = 196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.75/363.94 = 196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.75x = 363.94 × 196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.75x = 71,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,598.08/242.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.95

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