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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.27, 334.34 and 131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.27, 334.34 and 131.75 is: 181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.27 : 334.34 = 131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.27/334.34 = 131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.27x = 334.34 × 131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.27x = 44,047.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,047.80/242.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.81

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