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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.46, 334.64 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.46, 334.64 and 137.56 is: 189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.46 : 334.64 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.46/334.64 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.46x = 334.64 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.46x = 46,033.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,033.08/242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.86

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