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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.62, 364.28 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.62, 364.28 and 140.02 is: 210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.62 : 364.28 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.62/364.28 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.62x = 364.28 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.62x = 51,006.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,006.49/242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.23

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