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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.42, 363.36 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.42, 363.36 and 139.76 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.42 : 363.36 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.42/363.36 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.42x = 363.36 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.42x = 50,783.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,783.19/242.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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