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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.93, 364.39 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.93, 364.39 and 146.54 is: 219.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.93 : 364.39 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.93/364.39 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.93x = 364.39 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.93x = 53,398.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,398.26/242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.81

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