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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.88, 364.48 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.88, 364.48 and 134.88 is: 202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.88 : 364.48 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.88/364.48 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.88x = 364.48 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.88x = 49,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,161.06/242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.41

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