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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.93, 335.25 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.93, 335.25 and 144.72 is: 199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.93 : 335.25 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.93/335.25 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.93x = 335.25 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.93x = 48,517.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,517.38/242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.72

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