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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 363.29 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 363.29 and 133.88 is: 200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 363.29 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/363.29 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 363.29 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 48,634.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,634.78/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.89

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