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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.68, 364.02 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.68, 364.02 and 135.15 is: 202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.68 : 364.02 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.68/364.02 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.68x = 364.02 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.68x = 49,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,197.30/242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.73

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