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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.96, 335.27 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.96, 335.27 and 144.68 is: 199.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.96 : 335.27 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.96/335.27 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.96x = 335.27 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.96x = 48,505.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,505.55/242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.65

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