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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 333.74 and 208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 333.74 and 208.76 is: 287.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 333.74 = 208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/333.74 = 208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 333.74 × 208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 69,670.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,670.42/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.78

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