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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.52, 334.80 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.52, 334.80 and 187.13 is: 258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.52 : 334.80 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.52/334.80 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.52x = 334.80 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.52x = 62,651.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,651.96/242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.34

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