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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.48, 334.60 and 137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.48, 334.60 and 137.57 is: 189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.48 : 334.60 = 137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.48/334.60 = 137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.48x = 334.60 × 137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.48x = 46,030.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,030.92/242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.83

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