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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 335.67 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 335.67 and 199.26 is: 275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 335.67 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/335.67 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 335.67 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 66,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,885.60/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.32

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