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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.02, 334.02 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.02, 334.02 and 143.78 is: 198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.02 : 334.02 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.02/334.02 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.02x = 334.02 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.02x = 48,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,025.86/242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.43

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