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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.11, 333.94 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.11, 333.94 and 153.50 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.11 : 333.94 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.11/333.94 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.11x = 333.94 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.11x = 51,259.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,259.79/242.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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