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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 363.44 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 363.44 and 139.37 is: 209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 363.44 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/363.44 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 363.44 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 50,651.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,651.16/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.06

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