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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.74, 334.99 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.74, 334.99 and 139.26 is: 192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.74 : 334.99 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.74/334.99 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.74x = 334.99 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.74x = 46,650.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,650.71/242.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.18

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