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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.29, 333.13 and 148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.29, 333.13 and 148.12 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.29 : 333.13 = 148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.29/333.13 = 148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.29x = 333.13 × 148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.29x = 49,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,343.22/241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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