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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 333.86 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 333.86 and 186.93 is: 257.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 333.86 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/333.86 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 333.86 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 62,407.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,407.52/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.58

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