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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.86, 335.16 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.86, 335.16 and 132.33 is: 182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.86 : 335.16 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.86/335.16 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.86x = 335.16 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.86x = 44,351.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,351.06/242.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.62

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