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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.26, 362.31 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.26, 362.31 and 184.51 is: 275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.26 : 362.31 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.26/362.31 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.26x = 362.31 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.26x = 66,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,849.82/242.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.94

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