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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 335.18 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 335.18 and 138.02 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 335.18 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/335.18 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 335.18 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 46,261.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,261.54/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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