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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.39, 363.34 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.39, 363.34 and 139.88 is: 209.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.39 : 363.34 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.39/363.34 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.39x = 363.34 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.39x = 50,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,822.25/242.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.67

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