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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.90, 363.99 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.90, 363.99 and 140.03 is: 209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.90 : 363.99 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.90/363.99 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.90x = 363.99 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.90x = 50,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,969.52/242.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.84

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