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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.80, 335.08 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.80, 335.08 and 139.32 is: 192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.80 : 335.08 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.80/335.08 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.80x = 335.08 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.80x = 46,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,683.35/242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.27

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