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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.26, 362.48 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.26, 362.48 and 139.59 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.26 : 362.48 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.26/362.48 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.26x = 362.48 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.26x = 50,597.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,597.89/242.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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