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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 334.02 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 334.02 and 154.74 is: 213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 334.02 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/334.02 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 334.02 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 51,686.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,686.25/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.46

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