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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.63, 334.97 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.63, 334.97 and 187.26 is: 258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.63 : 334.97 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.63/334.97 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.63x = 334.97 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.63x = 62,726.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,726.48/242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.53

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