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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.40, 363.24 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.40, 363.24 and 134.04 is: 200.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.40 : 363.24 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.40/363.24 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.40x = 363.24 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.40x = 48,688.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,688.69/242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.86

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