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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.14, 334.08 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.14, 334.08 and 143.88 is: 198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.14 : 334.08 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.14/334.08 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.14x = 334.08 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.14x = 48,067.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,067.43/242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.51

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