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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.04, 362.87 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.04, 362.87 and 139.37 is: 208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.04 : 362.87 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.04/362.87 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.04x = 362.87 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.04x = 50,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,570.68/242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.94

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