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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.72, 364.15 and 139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.72, 364.15 and 139.82 is: 209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.72 : 364.15 = 139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.72/364.15 = 139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.72x = 364.15 × 139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.72x = 50,916.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,916.88/242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.77

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