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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.98, 363.72 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.98, 363.72 and 185.06 is: 277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.98 : 363.72 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.98/363.72 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.98x = 363.72 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.98x = 67,310.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,310.02/242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.02

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