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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 334.92 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 334.92 and 144.50 is: 199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 334.92 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/334.92 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 334.92 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 48,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,395.94/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.31

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