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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.15, 363.01 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.15, 363.01 and 88.04 is: 131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.15 : 363.01 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.15/363.01 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.15x = 363.01 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.15x = 31,958.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,958.27/242.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.98

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