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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.50, 334.63 and 137.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.50, 334.63 and 137.61 is: 189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.50 : 334.63 = 137.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.50/334.63 = 137.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.50x = 334.63 × 137.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.50x = 46,048.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,048.43/242.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.89

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