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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.06, 362.74 and 139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.06, 362.74 and 139.02 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.06 : 362.74 = 139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.06/362.74 = 139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.06x = 362.74 × 139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.06x = 50,428.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,428.11/242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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