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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 363.78 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 363.78 and 144.90 is: 217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 363.78 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/363.78 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 363.78 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 52,711.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,711.72/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.24

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