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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.09, 334.07 and 143.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.09, 334.07 and 143.85 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.09 : 334.07 = 143.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.09/334.07 = 143.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.09x = 334.07 × 143.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.09x = 48,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,055.97/242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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