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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.83, 333.62 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.83, 333.62 and 148.50 is: 204.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.83 : 333.62 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.83/333.62 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.83x = 333.62 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.83x = 49,541.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,541.83/241.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.86

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