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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 363.89 and 199.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 363.89 and 199.81 is: 299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 363.89 = 199.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/363.89 = 199.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 363.89 × 199.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 72,708.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,708.45/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.42

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