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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.63, 363.77 and 146.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.63, 363.77 and 146.42 is: 219.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.63 : 363.77 = 146.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.63/363.77 = 146.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.63x = 363.77 × 146.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.63x = 53,262.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,262.47/242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.52

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