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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 334.86 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 334.86 and 187.47 is: 258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 334.86 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/334.86 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 334.86 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 62,776.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,776.20/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.53

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