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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.16, 334.21 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.16, 334.21 and 137.26 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.16 : 334.21 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.16/334.21 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.16x = 334.21 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.16x = 45,874.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,874.00/242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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