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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.90, 335.06 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.90, 335.06 and 144.62 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.90 : 335.06 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.90/335.06 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.90x = 335.06 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.90x = 48,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,456.38/242.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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