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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.89, 363.95 and 145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.89, 363.95 and 145.15 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.89 : 363.95 = 145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.89/363.95 = 145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.89x = 363.95 × 145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.89x = 52,827.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,827.34/242.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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