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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242, 334 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242, 334 and 138.56 is: 191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242 : 334 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242/334 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242x = 334 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242x = 46,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,279.04/242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.24

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