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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.91, 335.26 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.91, 335.26 and 144.72 is: 199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.91 : 335.26 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.91/335.26 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.91x = 335.26 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.91x = 48,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,519.45/242.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.74

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