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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.58, 364.43 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.58, 364.43 and 140.12 is: 210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.58 : 364.43 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.58/364.43 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.58x = 364.43 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.58x = 51,061.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,061.41/242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.49

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