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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 363.14 and 88.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 363.14 and 88.07 is: 132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 363.14 = 88.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/363.14 = 88.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 363.14 × 88.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 31,979.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,979.81/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.04

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