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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.26, 332.91 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.26, 332.91 and 148.03 is: 204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.26 : 332.91 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.26/332.91 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.26x = 332.91 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.26x = 49,279.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,279.84/241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.26

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