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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.85, 335.10 and 137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.85, 335.10 and 137.96 is: 190.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.85 : 335.10 = 137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.85/335.10 = 137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.85x = 335.10 × 137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.85x = 46,230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,230.40/242.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.37

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