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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.34, 334.38 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.34, 334.38 and 144.03 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.34 : 334.38 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.34/334.38 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.34x = 334.38 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.34x = 48,160.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,160.75/242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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