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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.92, 335.46 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.92, 335.46 and 185.08 is: 255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.92 : 335.46 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.92/335.46 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.92x = 335.46 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.92x = 62,086.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,086.94/242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.59

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