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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.25, 334.14 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.25, 334.14 and 144.05 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.25 : 334.14 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.25/334.14 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.25x = 334.14 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.25x = 48,131.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,131.20/242.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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