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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.83, 334.99 and 144.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.83, 334.99 and 144.58 is: 199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.83 : 334.99 = 144.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.83/334.99 = 144.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.83x = 334.99 × 144.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.83x = 48,432.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,432.85/242.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.45

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