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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.90, 331.83 and 204.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.90, 331.83 and 204.03 is: 281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.90 : 331.83 = 204.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.90/331.83 = 204.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.90x = 331.83 × 204.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.90x = 67,703.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,703.27/240.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.04

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