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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 335.09 and 144.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 335.09 and 144.58 is: 199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 335.09 = 144.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/335.09 = 144.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 335.09 × 144.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 48,447.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,447.31/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.50

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