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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.77, 334.99 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.77, 334.99 and 139.25 is: 192.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.77 : 334.99 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.77/334.99 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.77x = 334.99 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.77x = 46,646.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,646.66/242.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.14

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