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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.75, 333.68 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.75, 333.68 and 148.56 is: 205.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.75 : 333.68 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.75/333.68 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.75x = 333.68 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.75x = 49,569.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,569.51/241.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.04

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