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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.14, 334.12 and 138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.14, 334.12 and 138.64 is: 191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.14 : 334.12 = 138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.14/334.12 = 138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.14x = 334.12 × 138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.14x = 46,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,322.40/242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.30

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