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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.43, 363.64 and 134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.43, 363.64 and 134.43 is: 201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.43 : 363.64 = 134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.43/363.64 = 134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.43x = 363.64 × 134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.43x = 48,884.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,884.13/242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.64

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