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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.89, 364.34 and 189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.89, 364.34 and 189.43 is: 284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.89 : 364.34 = 189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.89/364.34 = 189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.89x = 364.34 × 189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.89x = 69,016.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,016.93/242.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.15

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