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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.55, 334.63 and 144.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.55, 334.63 and 144.29 is: 199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.55 : 334.63 = 144.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.55/334.63 = 144.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.55x = 334.63 × 144.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.55x = 48,283.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,283.76/242.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.07

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