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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.96, 363.96 and 194.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.96, 363.96 and 194.31 is: 291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.96 : 363.96 = 194.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.96/363.96 = 194.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.96x = 363.96 × 194.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.96x = 70,721.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,721.07/242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.08

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