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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.61, 363.83 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.61, 363.83 and 88.53 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.61 : 363.83 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.61/363.83 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.61x = 363.83 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.61x = 32,209.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,209.43/242.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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