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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.66, 334.68 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.66, 334.68 and 187.32 is: 258.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.66 : 334.68 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.66/334.68 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.66x = 334.68 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.66x = 62,692.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,692.26/242.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.35

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