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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.65, 363.75 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.65, 363.75 and 88.50 is: 132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.65 : 363.75 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.65/363.75 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.65x = 363.75 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.65x = 32,192.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,192.13/242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.67

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