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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.90, 364.28 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.90, 364.28 and 133.16 is: 199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.90 : 364.28 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.90/364.28 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.90x = 364.28 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.90x = 48,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,507.52/242.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.70

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