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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 362.78 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 362.78 and 205.68 is: 308.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 362.78 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/362.78 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 362.78 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 74,617.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,617.69/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.17

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