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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.20, 334.16 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.20, 334.16 and 143.92 is: 198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.20 : 334.16 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.20/334.16 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.20x = 334.16 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.20x = 48,092.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,092.31/242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.56

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