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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.92, 335.13 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.92, 335.13 and 154.43 is: 213.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.92 : 335.13 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.92/335.13 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.92x = 335.13 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.92x = 51,753.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,753.29/242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.05

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