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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 333.98 and 143.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 333.98 and 143.81 is: 198.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 333.98 = 143.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/333.98 = 143.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 333.98 × 143.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 48,030.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,030.86/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.37

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