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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.56, 363.85 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.56, 363.85 and 88.39 is: 132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.56 : 363.85 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.56/363.85 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.56x = 363.85 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.56x = 32,159.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,159.57/242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.59

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