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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 364.57 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 364.57 and 134.81 is: 202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 364.57 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/364.57 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 364.57 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 49,147.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,147.68/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.30

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