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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 364.72 and 203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 364.72 and 203.92 is: 307.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 364.72 = 203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/364.72 = 203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 364.72 × 203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 74,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,372.66/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.08

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