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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.92, 334.90 and 207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.92, 334.90 and 207.80 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.92 : 334.90 = 207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.92/334.90 = 207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.92x = 334.90 × 207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.92x = 69,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,590.03/242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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