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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.98, 335.36 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.98, 335.36 and 144.79 is: 199.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.98 : 335.36 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.98/335.36 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.98x = 335.36 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.98x = 48,556.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,556.77/242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.84

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