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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 333.63 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 333.63 and 186.84 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 333.63 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/333.63 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 333.63 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 62,335.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,335.43/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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