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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.88, 335.34 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.88, 335.34 and 187.50 is: 258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.88 : 335.34 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.88/335.34 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.88x = 335.34 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.88x = 62,876.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,876.25/242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.88

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