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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.98, 365.28 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.98, 365.28 and 189.52 is: 284.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.98 : 365.28 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.98/365.28 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.98x = 365.28 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.98x = 69,227.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,227.87/242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.91

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