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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.24, 362.67 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.24, 362.67 and 139.34 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.24 : 362.67 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.24/362.67 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.24x = 362.67 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.24x = 50,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,534.44/242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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