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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.32, 334.39 and 131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.32, 334.39 and 131.79 is: 181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.32 : 334.39 = 131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.32/334.39 = 131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.32x = 334.39 × 131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.32x = 44,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,069.59/242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.87

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