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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.03, 363.15 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.03, 363.15 and 144.72 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.03 : 363.15 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.03/363.15 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.03x = 363.15 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.03x = 52,555.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,555.07/242.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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