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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.71, 334.87 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.71, 334.87 and 137.79 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.71 : 334.87 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.71/334.87 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.71x = 334.87 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.71x = 46,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,142.65/242.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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