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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.80, 335.06 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.80, 335.06 and 132.28 is: 182.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.80 : 335.06 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.80/335.06 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.80x = 335.06 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.80x = 44,320.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,320.73/242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.54

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