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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.85, 334.49 and 196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.85, 334.49 and 196.14 is: 270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.85 : 334.49 = 196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.85/334.49 = 196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.85x = 334.49 × 196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.85x = 65,605.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,605.89/242.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.15

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