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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.31, 334.40 and 138.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.31, 334.40 and 138.81 is: 191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.31 : 334.40 = 138.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.31/334.40 = 138.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.31x = 334.40 × 138.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.31x = 46,418.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,418.06/242.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.56

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