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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.14, 363 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.14, 363 and 133.96 is: 200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.14 : 363 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.14/363 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.14x = 363 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.14x = 48,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,627.48/242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.82

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