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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.72, 333.61 and 148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.72, 333.61 and 148.51 is: 204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.72 : 333.61 = 148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.72/333.61 = 148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.72x = 333.61 × 148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.72x = 49,544.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,544.42/241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.97

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