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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.93, 335.25 and 138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.93, 335.25 and 138.03 is: 190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.93 : 335.25 = 138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.93/335.25 = 138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.93x = 335.25 × 138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.93x = 46,274.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,274.56/242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.49

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