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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.96, 363.80 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.96, 363.80 and 134.20 is: 200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.96 : 363.80 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.96/363.80 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.96x = 363.80 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.96x = 48,821.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,821.96/242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.95

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