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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.79, 364.31 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.79, 364.31 and 88.73 is: 133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.79 : 364.31 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.79/364.31 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.79x = 364.31 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.79x = 32,322.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,322.96/242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.13

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