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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.81, 334.91 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.81, 334.91 and 144.60 is: 199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.81 : 334.91 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.81/334.91 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.81x = 334.91 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.81x = 48,428.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,428.35/242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.45

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