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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.97, 334.91 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.97, 334.91 and 190.43 is: 262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.97 : 334.91 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.97/334.91 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.97x = 334.91 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.97x = 63,776.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,776.91/242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.49

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