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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.00, 363.14 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.00, 363.14 and 105.04 is: 157.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.00 : 363.14 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.00/363.14 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.00x = 363.14 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.00x = 38,143.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,143.70/242.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.62

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