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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.20, 361.80 and 149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.20, 361.80 and 149.93 is: 224.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.20 : 361.80 = 149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.20/361.80 = 149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.20x = 361.80 × 149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.20x = 54,244.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,244.67/241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.90

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