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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 363.04 and 133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 363.04 and 133.99 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 363.04 = 133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/363.04 = 133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 363.04 × 133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 48,643.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,643.06/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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