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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.88, 335.84 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.88, 335.84 and 188.08 is: 260.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.88 : 335.84 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.88/335.84 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.88x = 335.84 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.88x = 63,164.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,164.79/242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.07

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