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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.31, 334.28 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.31, 334.28 and 138.75 is: 191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.31 : 334.28 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.31/334.28 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.31x = 334.28 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.31x = 46,380.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,380.66/242.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.41

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