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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.87, 334.89 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.87, 334.89 and 183.96 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.87 : 334.89 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.87/334.89 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.87x = 334.89 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.87x = 61,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,606.36/242.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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