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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 335.16 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 335.16 and 144.64 is: 199.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 335.16 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/335.16 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 335.16 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 48,476.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,476.34/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.64

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