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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.51, 363.19 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.51, 363.19 and 139.58 is: 209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.51 : 363.19 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.51/363.19 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.51x = 363.19 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.51x = 50,694.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,694.26/242.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.04

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