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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.03, 362.70 and 139.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.03, 362.70 and 139.17 is: 208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.03 : 362.70 = 139.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.03/362.70 = 139.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.03x = 362.70 × 139.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.03x = 50,476.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,476.96/242.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.56

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