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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.08, 362.79 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.08, 362.79 and 139.41 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.08 : 362.79 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.08/362.79 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.08x = 362.79 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.08x = 50,576.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,576.55/242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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