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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.38, 363.30 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.38, 363.30 and 134.02 is: 200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.38 : 363.30 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.38/363.30 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.38x = 363.30 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.38x = 48,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,689.47/242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.88

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