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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.97, 335.38 and 143.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.97, 335.38 and 143.38 is: 197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.97 : 335.38 = 143.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.97/335.38 = 143.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.97x = 335.38 × 143.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.97x = 48,087.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,087.98/242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.92

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