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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.79, 363.96 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.79, 363.96 and 88.62 is: 132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.79 : 363.96 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.79/363.96 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.79x = 363.96 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.79x = 32,254.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,254.14/242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.85

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