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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.96, 335.11 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.96, 335.11 and 187.60 is: 258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.96 : 335.11 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.96/335.11 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.96x = 335.11 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.96x = 62,868.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,868.25/242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.76

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