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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 334.08 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 334.08 and 137.18 is: 189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 334.08 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/334.08 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 334.08 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 45,829.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,829.09/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.30

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