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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.70, 363.72 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.70, 363.72 and 134.58 is: 201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.70 : 363.72 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.70/363.72 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.70x = 363.72 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.70x = 48,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,949.44/242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.69

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