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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.89, 335.19 and 143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.89, 335.19 and 143.35 is: 197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.89 : 335.19 = 143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.89/335.19 = 143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.89x = 335.19 × 143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.89x = 48,049.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,049.49/242.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.82

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