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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.76, 335.07 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.76, 335.07 and 144.59 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.76 : 335.07 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.76/335.07 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.76x = 335.07 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.76x = 48,447.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,447.77/242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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