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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.15, 363.21 and 139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.15, 363.21 and 139.11 is: 208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.15 : 363.21 = 139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.15/363.21 = 139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.15x = 363.21 × 139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.15x = 50,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,526.14/242.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.66

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