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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 334.17 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 334.17 and 143.98 is: 198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 334.17 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/334.17 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 334.17 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 48,112.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,112.96/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.66

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