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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.26, 363.37 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.26, 363.37 and 105.34 is: 158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.26 : 363.37 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.26/363.37 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.26x = 363.37 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.26x = 38,277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,277.40/242.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.00

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