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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.07, 362.78 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.07, 362.78 and 132.43 is: 198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.07 : 362.78 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.07/362.78 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.07x = 362.78 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.07x = 48,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,042.38/242.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.46

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