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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.91, 364.37 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.91, 364.37 and 135.39 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.91 : 364.37 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.91/364.37 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.91x = 364.37 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.91x = 49,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,331.28/242.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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