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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.62, 334.83 and 143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.62, 334.83 and 143.11 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.62 : 334.83 = 143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.62/334.83 = 143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.62x = 334.83 × 143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.62x = 47,917.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,917.52/242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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