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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.93, 364.38 and 88.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.93, 364.38 and 88.86 is: 133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.93 : 364.38 = 88.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.93/364.38 = 88.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.93x = 364.38 × 88.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.93x = 32,378.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,378.81/242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.29

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