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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 334.19 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 334.19 and 143.92 is: 198.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 334.19 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/334.19 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 334.19 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 48,097.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,097.40/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.64

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