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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.29, 334.18 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.29, 334.18 and 144.03 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.29 : 334.18 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.29/334.18 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.29x = 334.18 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.29x = 48,130.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,130.69/242.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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