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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.83, 333.63 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.83, 333.63 and 148.53 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.83 : 333.63 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.83/333.63 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.83x = 333.63 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.83x = 49,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,554.06/241.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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