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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.89, 335.55 and 190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.89, 335.55 and 190.66 is: 263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.89 : 335.55 = 190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.89/335.55 = 190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.89x = 335.55 × 190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.89x = 63,975.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,975.96/242.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.39

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