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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.07, 334.05 and 138.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.07, 334.05 and 138.57 is: 191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.07 : 334.05 = 138.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.07/334.05 = 138.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.07x = 334.05 × 138.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.07x = 46,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,289.31/242.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.22

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