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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.53, 334.76 and 142.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.53, 334.76 and 142.99 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.53 : 334.76 = 142.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.53/334.76 = 142.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.53x = 334.76 × 142.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.53x = 47,865.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,865.78/242.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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