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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.40, 334.49 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.40, 334.49 and 137.50 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.40 : 334.49 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.40/334.49 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.40x = 334.49 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.40x = 45,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,992.38/242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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