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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.08, 334.05 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.08, 334.05 and 143.84 is: 198.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.08 : 334.05 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.08/334.05 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.08x = 334.05 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.08x = 48,049.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,049.75/242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.49

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