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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.56, 363.91 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.56, 363.91 and 88.50 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.56 : 363.91 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.56/363.91 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.56x = 363.91 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.56x = 32,206.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,206.04/242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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