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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.49, 363.81 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.49, 363.81 and 92.31 is: 138.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.49 : 363.81 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.49/363.81 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.49x = 363.81 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.49x = 33,583.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,583.30/242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.49

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