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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.95, 335.27 and 144.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.95, 335.27 and 144.71 is: 199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.95 : 335.27 = 144.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.95/335.27 = 144.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.95x = 335.27 × 144.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.95x = 48,516.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,516.92/242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.70

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