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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.93, 335.27 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.93, 335.27 and 144.68 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.93 : 335.27 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.93/335.27 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.93x = 335.27 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.93x = 48,506.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,506.14/242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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