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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.59, 363.37 and 139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.59, 363.37 and 139.82 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.59 : 363.37 = 139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.59/363.37 = 139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.59x = 363.37 × 139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.59x = 50,804.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,804.23/242.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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