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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.08, 334.04 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.08, 334.04 and 138.58 is: 191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.08 : 334.04 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.08/334.04 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.08x = 334.04 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.08x = 46,291.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,291.26/242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.22

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