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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.79, 335.05 and 144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.79, 335.05 and 144.55 is: 199.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.79 : 335.05 = 144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.79/335.05 = 144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.79x = 335.05 × 144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.79x = 48,430.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,430.28/242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.47

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