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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.04, 334.02 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.04, 334.02 and 138.54 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.04 : 334.02 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.04/334.02 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.04x = 334.02 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.04x = 46,275.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,275.13/242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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