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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.15, 334.06 and 142.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.15, 334.06 and 142.54 is: 196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.15 : 334.06 = 142.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.15/334.06 = 142.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.15x = 334.06 × 142.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.15x = 47,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,615.72/242.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.64

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