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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.26, 334.40 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.26, 334.40 and 143.98 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.26 : 334.40 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.26/334.40 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.26x = 334.40 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.26x = 48,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,146.91/242.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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