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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.09, 334.14 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.09, 334.14 and 143.88 is: 198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.09 : 334.14 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.09/334.14 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.09x = 334.14 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.09x = 48,076.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,076.06/242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.59

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