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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 334.36 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 334.36 and 137.36 is: 189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 334.36 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/334.36 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 334.36 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 45,927.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,927.69/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.56

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