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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.26, 332.81 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.26, 332.81 and 148.02 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.26 : 332.81 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.26/332.81 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.26x = 332.81 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.26x = 49,261.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,261.80/241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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