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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.21, 363.44 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.21, 363.44 and 134.06 is: 201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.21 : 363.44 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.21/363.44 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.21x = 363.44 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.21x = 48,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,721.28/242.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.16

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