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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.91, 335.33 and 186.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.91, 335.33 and 186.43 is: 257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.91 : 335.33 = 186.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.91/335.33 = 186.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.91x = 335.33 × 186.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.91x = 62,515.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,515.57/242.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.36

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