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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.63, 362.96 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.63, 362.96 and 145.13 is: 217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.63 : 362.96 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.63/362.96 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.63x = 362.96 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.63x = 52,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,676.38/242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.11

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