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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.81, 335.09 and 132.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.81, 335.09 and 132.29 is: 182.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.81 : 335.09 = 132.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.81/335.09 = 132.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.81x = 335.09 × 132.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.81x = 44,329.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,329.07/242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.56

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