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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 363.54 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 363.54 and 187.96 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 363.54 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/363.54 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 363.54 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 68,330.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,330.98/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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