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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.09, 333.92 and 154.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.09, 333.92 and 154.73 is: 213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.09 : 333.92 = 154.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.09/333.92 = 154.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.09x = 333.92 × 154.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.09x = 51,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,667.44/242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.42

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