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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.54, 334.84 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.54, 334.84 and 154.14 is: 212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.54 : 334.84 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.54/334.84 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.54x = 334.84 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.54x = 51,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,612.24/242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.80

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