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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.40, 333.90 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.40, 333.90 and 184.08 is: 253.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.40 : 333.90 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.40/333.90 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.40x = 333.90 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.40x = 61,464.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,464.31/242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.57

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