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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.99, 364.43 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.99, 364.43 and 88.92 is: 133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.99 : 364.43 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.99/364.43 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.99x = 364.43 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.99x = 32,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,405.12/242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.36

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