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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850, 1,275 and 242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850, 1,275 and 242 is: 363

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850 : 1,275 = 242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850/1,275 = 242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850x = 1,275 × 242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850x = 308,550
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,550/850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363

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