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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.12, 334.03 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.12, 334.03 and 142.52 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.12 : 334.03 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.12/334.03 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.12x = 334.03 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.12x = 47,604.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,604.20/242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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