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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.75, 363.88 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.75, 363.88 and 138.48 is: 207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.75 : 363.88 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.75/363.88 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.75x = 363.88 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.75x = 50,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,389.76/242.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.58

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