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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.25, 334.31 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.25, 334.31 and 138.75 is: 191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.25 : 334.31 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.25/334.31 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.25x = 334.31 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.25x = 46,384.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,384.82/242.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.48

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