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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.80, 334.96 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.80, 334.96 and 139.28 is: 192.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.80 : 334.96 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.80/334.96 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.80x = 334.96 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.80x = 46,653.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,653.23/242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.15

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