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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.34, 334.43 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.34, 334.43 and 131.81 is: 181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.34 : 334.43 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.34/334.43 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.34x = 334.43 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.34x = 44,080.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,080.56/242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.90

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