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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 363.47 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 363.47 and 134.04 is: 201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 363.47 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/363.47 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 363.47 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 48,718.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,718.85/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.08

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