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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 334.72 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 334.72 and 201.54 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 334.72 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/334.72 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 334.72 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 67,459.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,459.47/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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