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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.52, 334.62 and 144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.52, 334.62 and 144.26 is: 199.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.52 : 334.62 = 144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.52/334.62 = 144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.52x = 334.62 × 144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.52x = 48,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,273.12/242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.05

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