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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.15, 334.13 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.15, 334.13 and 137.22 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.15 : 334.13 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.15/334.13 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.15x = 334.13 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.15x = 45,849.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,849.32/242.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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