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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 362.88 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 362.88 and 133.86 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 362.88 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/362.88 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 362.88 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 48,575.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,575.12/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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