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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.38, 334.62 and 186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.38, 334.62 and 186.26 is: 257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.38 : 334.62 = 186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.38/334.62 = 186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.38x = 334.62 × 186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.38x = 62,326.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,326.32/242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.14

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