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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.96, 335.28 and 144.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.96, 335.28 and 144.77 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.96 : 335.28 = 144.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.96/335.28 = 144.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.96x = 335.28 × 144.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.96x = 48,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,536.81/242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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