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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 364.39 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 364.39 and 131.65 is: 197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 364.39 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/364.39 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 364.39 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 47,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,970.70/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.54

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