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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.84, 333.68 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.84, 333.68 and 148.66 is: 205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.84 : 333.68 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.84/333.68 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.84x = 333.68 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.84x = 49,604.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,604.87/241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.11

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