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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.99, 364.18 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.99, 364.18 and 134.45 is: 201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.99 : 364.18 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.99/364.18 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.99x = 364.18 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.99x = 48,964.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,964.00/242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.51

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