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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.80, 363.57 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.80, 363.57 and 132.71 is: 198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.80 : 363.57 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.80/363.57 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.80x = 363.57 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.80x = 48,247.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,247.81/242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.72

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