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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.30, 363.69 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.30, 363.69 and 134.14 is: 201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.30 : 363.69 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.30/363.69 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.30x = 363.69 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.30x = 48,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,785.38/242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.34

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