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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.75, 334.88 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.75, 334.88 and 143.17 is: 197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.75 : 334.88 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.75/334.88 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.75x = 334.88 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.75x = 47,944.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,944.77/242.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.51

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