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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.98, 364.47 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.98, 364.47 and 135.45 is: 203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.98 : 364.47 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.98/364.47 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.98x = 364.47 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.98x = 49,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,367.12/242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.18

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