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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 363.22 and 139.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 363.22 and 139.53 is: 209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 363.22 = 139.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/363.22 = 139.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 363.22 × 139.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 50,679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,679.06/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.31

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