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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.76, 334.99 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.76, 334.99 and 144.50 is: 199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.76 : 334.99 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.76/334.99 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.76x = 334.99 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.76x = 48,404.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,404.02/242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.39

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