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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755, 1,132.68 and 242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755, 1,132.68 and 242 is: 363.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755 : 1,132.68 = 242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755/1,132.68 = 242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755x = 1,132.68 × 242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755x = 274,108.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,108.56/755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.06

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