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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.06, 333.98 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.06, 333.98 and 143.84 is: 198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.06 : 333.98 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.06/333.98 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.06x = 333.98 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.06x = 48,039.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,039.68/242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.46

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