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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.78, 362.52 and 190.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.78, 362.52 and 190.83 is: 284.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.78 : 362.52 = 190.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.78/362.52 = 190.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.78x = 362.52 × 190.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.78x = 69,179.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,179.69/242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.95

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