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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.08, 334.14 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.08, 334.14 and 143.86 is: 198.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.08 : 334.14 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.08/334.14 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.08x = 334.14 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.08x = 48,069.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,069.38/242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.57

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