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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.45, 334.65 and 144.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.45, 334.65 and 144.27 is: 199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.45 : 334.65 = 144.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.45/334.65 = 144.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.45x = 334.65 × 144.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.45x = 48,279.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,279.96/242.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.13

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