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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.21, 332.90 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.21, 332.90 and 147.94 is: 204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.21 : 332.90 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.21/332.90 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.21x = 332.90 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.21x = 49,249.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,249.23/241.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.18

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