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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 362.79 and 134.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 362.79 and 134.00 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 362.79 = 134.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/362.79 = 134.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 362.79 × 134.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 48,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,612.05/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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