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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.90, 363.98 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.90, 363.98 and 134.54 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.90 : 363.98 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.90/363.98 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.90x = 363.98 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.90x = 48,969.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,969.87/242.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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