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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.38, 334.53 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.38, 334.53 and 138.88 is: 191.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.38 : 334.53 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.38/334.53 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.38x = 334.53 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.38x = 46,459.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,459.53/242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.68

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