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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.66, 334.87 and 144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.66, 334.87 and 144.42 is: 199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.66 : 334.87 = 144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.66/334.87 = 144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.66x = 334.87 × 144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.66x = 48,360.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,360.31/242.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.29

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