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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.09, 334.10 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.09, 334.10 and 154.74 is: 213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.09 : 334.10 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.09/334.10 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.09x = 334.10 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.09x = 51,699.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,699.02/242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.56

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