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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.87, 335.22 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.87, 335.22 and 144.68 is: 199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.87 : 335.22 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.87/335.22 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.87x = 335.22 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.87x = 48,500.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,500.47/242.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.70

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