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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 335.03 and 187.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 335.03 and 187.59 is: 258.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 335.03 = 187.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/335.03 = 187.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 335.03 × 187.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 62,848.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,848.28/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.70

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