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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.05, 334.08 and 143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.05, 334.08 and 143.83 is: 198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.05 : 334.08 = 143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.05/334.08 = 143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.05x = 334.08 × 143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.05x = 48,050.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,050.73/242.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.52

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