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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.43, 334.42 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.43, 334.42 and 144.09 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.43 : 334.42 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.43/334.42 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.43x = 334.42 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.43x = 48,186.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,186.58/242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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