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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 364.04 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 364.04 and 134.38 is: 201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 364.04 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/364.04 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 364.04 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 48,917.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,917.20/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.64

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