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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 363.51 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 363.51 and 145.50 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 363.51 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/363.51 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 363.51 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 52,890.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,890.71/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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