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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.74, 334.76 and 144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.74, 334.76 and 144.43 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.74 : 334.76 = 144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.74/334.76 = 144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.74x = 334.76 × 144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.74x = 48,347.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,347.83/242.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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