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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.99, 335.37 and 190.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.99, 335.37 and 190.47 is: 262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.99 : 335.37 = 190.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.99/335.37 = 190.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.99x = 335.37 × 190.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.99x = 63,877.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,877.92/242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.88

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