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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.71, 364.14 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.71, 364.14 and 88.74 is: 133.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.71 : 364.14 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.71/364.14 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.71x = 364.14 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.71x = 32,313.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,313.78/242.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.14

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