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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.88, 335.28 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.88, 335.28 and 184.86 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.88 : 335.28 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.88/335.28 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.88x = 335.28 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.88x = 61,979.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,979.86/242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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