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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.43, 363.66 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.43, 363.66 and 139.83 is: 209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.43 : 363.66 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.43/363.66 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.43x = 363.66 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.43x = 50,848.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,848.69/242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.75

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