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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.23, 334.29 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.23, 334.29 and 186.88 is: 257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.23 : 334.29 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.23/334.29 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.23x = 334.29 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.23x = 62,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,472.12/242.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.90

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