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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.90, 335.18 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.90, 335.18 and 144.63 is: 199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.90 : 335.18 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.90/335.18 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.90x = 335.18 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.90x = 48,478.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,478.70/242.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.58

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