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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.72, 334.94 and 137.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.72, 334.94 and 137.81 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.72 : 334.94 = 137.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.72/334.94 = 137.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.72x = 334.94 × 137.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.72x = 46,158.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,158.17/242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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