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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242, 362.80 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242, 362.80 and 139.32 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242 : 362.80 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242/362.80 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242x = 362.80 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242x = 50,545.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,545.30/242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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