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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.12, 334.09 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.12, 334.09 and 143.84 is: 198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.12 : 334.09 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.12/334.09 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.12x = 334.09 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.12x = 48,055.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,055.51/242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.48

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