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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 334.72 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 334.72 and 144.36 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 334.72 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/334.72 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 334.72 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 48,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,320.18/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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