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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.02, 333.99 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.02, 333.99 and 131.50 is: 181.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.02 : 333.99 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.02/333.99 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.02x = 333.99 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.02x = 43,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,919.69/242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.47

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