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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.12, 334.14 and 186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.12, 334.14 and 186.76 is: 257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.12 : 334.14 = 186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.12/334.14 = 186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.12x = 334.14 × 186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.12x = 62,403.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,403.99/242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.74

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