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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.05, 362.79 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.05, 362.79 and 139.38 is: 208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.05 : 362.79 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.05/362.79 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.05x = 362.79 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.05x = 50,565.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,565.67/242.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.91

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