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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.57, 334.62 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.57, 334.62 and 153.90 is: 212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.57 : 334.62 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.57/334.62 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.57x = 334.62 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.57x = 51,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,498.02/242.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.30

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