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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.51, 334.58 and 144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.51, 334.58 and 144.26 is: 199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.51 : 334.58 = 144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.51/334.58 = 144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.51x = 334.58 × 144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.51x = 48,266.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,266.63/242.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.03

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