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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 364.44 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 364.44 and 140.22 is: 210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 364.44 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/364.44 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 364.44 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 51,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,101.78/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.45

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