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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762, 1,143.18 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762, 1,143.18 and 242.01 is: 363.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762 : 1,143.18 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762/1,143.18 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762x = 1,143.18 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762x = 276,660.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,660.99/762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.07

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