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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.65, 364.07 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.65, 364.07 and 134.31 is: 201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.65 : 364.07 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.65/364.07 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.65x = 364.07 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.65x = 48,898.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,898.24/242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.52

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