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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.97, 364.49 and 88.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.97, 364.49 and 88.91 is: 133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.97 : 364.49 = 88.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.97/364.49 = 88.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.97x = 364.49 × 88.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.97x = 32,407.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,407.27/242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.38

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