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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242, 362.76 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242, 362.76 and 133.84 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242 : 362.76 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242/362.76 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242x = 362.76 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242x = 48,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,551.80/242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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