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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.03, 333.97 and 143.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.03, 333.97 and 143.77 is: 198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.03 : 333.97 = 143.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.03/333.97 = 143.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.03x = 333.97 × 143.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.03x = 48,013.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,013.20/242.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.38

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