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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.89, 335.37 and 184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.89, 335.37 and 184.57 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.89 : 335.37 = 184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.89/335.37 = 184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.89x = 335.37 × 184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.89x = 61,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,899.24/242.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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