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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 335.25 and 187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 335.25 and 187.46 is: 258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 335.25 = 187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/335.25 = 187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 335.25 × 187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 62,845.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,845.97/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.82

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