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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.44, 334.54 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.44, 334.54 and 137.51 is: 189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.44 : 334.54 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.44/334.54 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.44x = 334.54 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.44x = 46,002.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,002.60/242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.75

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