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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.44, 334.29 and 187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.44, 334.29 and 187.06 is: 257.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.44 : 334.29 = 187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.44/334.29 = 187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.44x = 334.29 × 187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.44x = 62,532.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,532.29/242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.93

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