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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.76, 334.74 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.76, 334.74 and 198.96 is: 274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.76 : 334.74 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.76/334.74 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.76x = 334.74 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.76x = 66,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,599.87/242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.34

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