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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 334.23 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 334.23 and 135.86 is: 187.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 334.23 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/334.23 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 334.23 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 45,408.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,408.49/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.49

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