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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.01, 333.89 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.01, 333.89 and 143.76 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.01 : 333.89 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.01/333.89 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.01x = 333.89 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.01x = 48,001.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,001.10/242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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