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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 334.92 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 334.92 and 190.28 is: 262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 334.92 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/334.92 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 334.92 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 63,726.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,726.90/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.32

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