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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.93, 335.14 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.93, 335.14 and 154.51 is: 213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.93 : 335.14 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.93/335.14 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.93x = 335.14 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.93x = 51,781.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,781.26/242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.15

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