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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.70, 364.14 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.70, 364.14 and 134.34 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.70 : 364.14 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.70/364.14 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.70x = 364.14 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.70x = 48,918.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,918.57/242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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