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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.03, 334.02 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.03, 334.02 and 142.46 is: 196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.03 : 334.02 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.03/334.02 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.03x = 334.02 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.03x = 47,582.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,582.82/242.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.60

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