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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 335.07 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 335.07 and 139.34 is: 192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 335.07 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/335.07 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 335.07 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 46,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,686.98/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.26

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