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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.80, 334.98 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.80, 334.98 and 137.88 is: 190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.80 : 334.98 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.80/334.98 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.80x = 334.98 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.80x = 46,187.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,187.04/242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.23

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