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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 362.61 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 362.61 and 132.10 is: 197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 362.61 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/362.61 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 362.61 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 47,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,899.87/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.85

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