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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.12, 362.95 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.12, 362.95 and 138.16 is: 207.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.12 : 362.95 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.12/362.95 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.12x = 362.95 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.12x = 50,145.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,145.17/242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.11

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