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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 363.42 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 363.42 and 134.19 is: 200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 363.42 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/363.42 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 363.42 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 48,767.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,767.33/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.99

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