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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.30, 364.10 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.30, 364.10 and 132.70 is: 199.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.30 : 364.10 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.30/364.10 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.30x = 364.10 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.30x = 48,316.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,316.07/242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.41

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