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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 333.56 and 200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 333.56 and 200.43 is: 276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 333.56 = 200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/333.56 = 200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 333.56 × 200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 66,855.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,855.93/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.15

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