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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.88, 334.92 and 187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.88, 334.92 and 187.56 is: 258.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.88 : 334.92 = 187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.88/334.92 = 187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.88x = 334.92 × 187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.88x = 62,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,817.60/242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.64

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