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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.54, 334.81 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.54, 334.81 and 144.28 is: 199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.54 : 334.81 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.54/334.81 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.54x = 334.81 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.54x = 48,306.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,306.58/242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.17

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