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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 363.56 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 363.56 and 132.35 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 363.56 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/363.56 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 363.56 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 48,117.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,117.17/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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