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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.81, 364.17 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.81, 364.17 and 140.20 is: 210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.81 : 364.17 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.81/364.17 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.81x = 364.17 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.81x = 51,056.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,056.63/242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.27

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