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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.81, 364.28 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.81, 364.28 and 140.17 is: 210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.81 : 364.28 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.81/364.28 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.81x = 364.28 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.81x = 51,059.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,059.31/242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.29

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