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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.18, 333.90 and 203.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.18, 333.90 and 203.00 is: 279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.18 : 333.90 = 203.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.18/333.90 = 203.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.18x = 333.90 × 203.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.18x = 67,780.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,780.03/242.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.88

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