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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 335.10 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 335.10 and 143.24 is: 197.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 335.10 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/335.10 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 335.10 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 47,998.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,998.77/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.67

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