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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.43, 363.63 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.43, 363.63 and 139.64 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.43 : 363.63 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.43/363.63 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.43x = 363.63 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.43x = 50,776.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,776.00/242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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