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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.80, 334.94 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.80, 334.94 and 144.52 is: 199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.80 : 334.94 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.80/334.94 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.80x = 334.94 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.80x = 48,403.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,403.97/242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.36

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