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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 334.78 and 137.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 334.78 and 137.65 is: 189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 334.78 = 137.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/334.78 = 137.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 334.78 × 137.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 46,082.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,082.69/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.96

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