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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.83, 334.83 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.83, 334.83 and 184.51 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.83 : 334.83 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.83/334.83 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.83x = 334.83 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.83x = 61,779.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,779.48/242.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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