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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.80, 335.08 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.80, 335.08 and 144.56 is: 199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.80 : 335.08 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.80/335.08 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.80x = 335.08 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.80x = 48,439.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,439.16/242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.50

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