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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 364.32 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 364.32 and 134.82 is: 202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 364.32 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/364.32 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 364.32 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 49,117.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,117.62/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.28

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