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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.12, 333.79 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.12, 333.79 and 186.18 is: 256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.12 : 333.79 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.12/333.79 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.12x = 333.79 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.12x = 62,145.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,145.18/242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.67

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