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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.68, 334.55 and 205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.68, 334.55 and 205.96 is: 283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.68 : 334.55 = 205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.68/334.55 = 205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.68x = 334.55 × 205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.68x = 68,903.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,903.92/242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.93

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