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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.85, 334.97 and 144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.85, 334.97 and 144.53 is: 199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.85 : 334.97 = 144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.85/334.97 = 144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.85x = 334.97 × 144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.85x = 48,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,410.82/242.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.34

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