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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.49, 334.74 and 144.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.49, 334.74 and 144.21 is: 199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.49 : 334.74 = 144.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.49/334.74 = 144.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.49x = 334.74 × 144.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.49x = 48,272.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,272.86/242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.07

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