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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.36, 334.45 and 131.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.36, 334.45 and 131.83 is: 181.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.36 : 334.45 = 131.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.36/334.45 = 131.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.36x = 334.45 × 131.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.36x = 44,089.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,089.38/242.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.92

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