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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.99, 364.62 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.99, 364.62 and 134.79 is: 202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.99 : 364.62 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.99/364.62 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.99x = 364.62 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.99x = 49,147.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,147.13/242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.26

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