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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.34, 334.46 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.34, 334.46 and 137.43 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.34 : 334.46 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.34/334.46 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.34x = 334.46 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.34x = 45,965.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,965.18/242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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