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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.51, 363.88 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.51, 363.88 and 132.90 is: 199.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.51 : 363.88 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.51/363.88 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.51x = 363.88 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.51x = 48,357.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,357.83/242.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.41

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