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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.01, 361.94 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.01, 361.94 and 144.25 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.01 : 361.94 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.01/361.94 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.01x = 361.94 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.01x = 52,208.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,208.22/242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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