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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.58, 363.28 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.58, 363.28 and 139.64 is: 209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.58 : 363.28 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.58/363.28 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.58x = 363.28 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.58x = 50,730.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,730.08/242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.13

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