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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.91, 335.23 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.91, 335.23 and 132.39 is: 182.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.91 : 335.23 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.91/335.23 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.91x = 335.23 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.91x = 44,382.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,382.52/242.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.71

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