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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 362.91 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 362.91 and 202.02 is: 301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 362.91 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/362.91 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 362.91 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 73,315.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,315.08/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.78

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