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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.37, 334.47 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.37, 334.47 and 137.48 is: 189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.37 : 334.47 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.37/334.47 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.37x = 334.47 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.37x = 45,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,982.94/242.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.72

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