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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.40, 334.40 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.40, 334.40 and 144.12 is: 198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.40 : 334.40 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.40/334.40 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.40x = 334.40 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.40x = 48,193.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,193.73/242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.82

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