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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.06, 362.73 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.06, 362.73 and 133.88 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.06 : 362.73 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.06/362.73 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.06x = 362.73 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.06x = 48,562.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,562.29/242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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