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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.43, 334.50 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.43, 334.50 and 142.80 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.43 : 334.50 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.43/334.50 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.43x = 334.50 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.43x = 47,766.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,766.60/242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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