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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.62, 334.87 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.62, 334.87 and 144.45 is: 199.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.62 : 334.87 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.62/334.87 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.62x = 334.87 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.62x = 48,371.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,371.61/242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.37

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