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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.75, 334.98 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.75, 334.98 and 144.45 is: 199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.75 : 334.98 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.75/334.98 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.75x = 334.98 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.75x = 48,387.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,387.86/242.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.34

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