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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.61, 364.07 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.61, 364.07 and 134.49 is: 201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.61 : 364.07 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.61/364.07 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.61x = 364.07 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.61x = 48,963.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,963.10/242.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.82

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