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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.29, 334.37 and 137.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.29, 334.37 and 137.41 is: 189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.29 : 334.37 = 137.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.29/334.37 = 137.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.29x = 334.37 × 137.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.29x = 45,945.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,945.78/242.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.63

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