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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.66, 334.82 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.66, 334.82 and 137.72 is: 190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.66 : 334.82 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.66/334.82 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.66x = 334.82 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.66x = 46,111.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,111.41/242.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.02

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