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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.76, 364.56 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.76, 364.56 and 195.12 is: 293.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.76 : 364.56 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.76/364.56 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.76x = 364.56 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.76x = 71,132.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,132.95/242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.02

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