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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.51, 334.68 and 144.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.51, 334.68 and 144.27 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.51 : 334.68 = 144.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.51/334.68 = 144.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.51x = 334.68 × 144.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.51x = 48,284.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,284.28/242.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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