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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.27, 334.30 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.27, 334.30 and 137.34 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.27 : 334.30 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.27/334.30 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.27x = 334.30 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.27x = 45,912.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,912.76/242.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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