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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.95, 363.81 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.95, 363.81 and 134.62 is: 201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.95 : 363.81 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.95/363.81 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.95x = 363.81 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.95x = 48,976.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,976.10/242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.59

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