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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.85, 363.95 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.85, 363.95 and 132.90 is: 199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.85 : 363.95 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.85/363.95 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.85x = 363.95 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.85x = 48,368.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,368.96/242.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.17

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