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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.78, 334.54 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.78, 334.54 and 187.35 is: 258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.78 : 334.54 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.78/334.54 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.78x = 334.54 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.78x = 62,675.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,675.60/242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.16

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