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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.65, 334.83 and 144.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.65, 334.83 and 144.39 is: 199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.65 : 334.83 = 144.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.65/334.83 = 144.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.65x = 334.83 × 144.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.65x = 48,346.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,346.02/242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.24

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