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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.90, 334.05 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.90, 334.05 and 203.54 is: 279.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.90 : 334.05 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.90/334.05 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.90x = 334.05 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.90x = 67,992.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,992.54/242.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.92

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