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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.78, 334.98 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.78, 334.98 and 144.54 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.78 : 334.98 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.78/334.98 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.78x = 334.98 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.78x = 48,418.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,418.01/242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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