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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 334.16 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 334.16 and 137.26 is: 189.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 334.16 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/334.16 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 334.16 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 45,865.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,865.13/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.43

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