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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.83, 363.68 and 206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.83, 363.68 and 206.17 is: 308.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.83 : 363.68 = 206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.83/363.68 = 206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.83x = 363.68 × 206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.83x = 74,978.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,978.87/242.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.77

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