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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 364.38 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 364.38 and 134.68 is: 202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 364.38 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/364.38 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 364.38 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 49,074.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,074.70/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.09

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