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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 362.88 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 362.88 and 139.52 is: 209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 362.88 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/362.88 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 362.88 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 50,629.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,629.92/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.05

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