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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 362.85 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 362.85 and 139.44 is: 208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 362.85 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/362.85 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 362.85 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 50,595.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,595.80/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.96

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