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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.12, 1,143.21 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.12, 1,143.21 and 242.10 is: 363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.12 : 1,143.21 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.12/1,143.21 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.12x = 1,143.21 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.12x = 276,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,771.14/762.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.16

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