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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.46, 363.96 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.46, 363.96 and 139.86 is: 209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.46 : 363.96 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.46/363.96 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.46x = 363.96 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.46x = 50,903.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,903.45/242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.95

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