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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.73, 363.89 and 88.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.73, 363.89 and 88.57 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.73 : 363.89 = 88.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.73/363.89 = 88.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.73x = 363.89 × 88.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.73x = 32,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,229.05/242.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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