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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.18, 333.68 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.18, 333.68 and 200.60 is: 276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.18 : 333.68 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.18/333.68 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.18x = 333.68 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.18x = 66,936.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,936.21/242.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.39

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