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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 363.89 and 191.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 363.89 and 191.23 is: 286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 363.89 = 191.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/363.89 = 191.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 363.89 × 191.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 69,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,586.25/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.58

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