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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.14, 362.82 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.14, 362.82 and 139.54 is: 209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.14 : 362.82 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.14/362.82 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.14x = 362.82 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.14x = 50,627.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,627.90/242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.09

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