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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.13, 1,389.19 and 242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.13, 1,389.19 and 242.13 is: 363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.13 : 1,389.19 = 242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.13/1,389.19 = 242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.13x = 1,389.19 × 242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.13x = 336,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,364.57/926.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.19

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