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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 363.80 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 363.80 and 134.48 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 363.80 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/363.80 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 363.80 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 48,923.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,923.82/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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