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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.37, 363.56 and 139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.37, 363.56 and 139.77 is: 209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.37 : 363.56 = 139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.37/363.56 = 139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.37x = 363.56 × 139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.37x = 50,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,814.08/242.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.66

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