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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.88, 335.24 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.88, 335.24 and 139.38 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.88 : 335.24 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.88/335.24 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.88x = 335.24 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.88x = 46,725.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,725.75/242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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