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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.91, 333.92 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.91, 333.92 and 148.72 is: 205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.91 : 333.92 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.91/333.92 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.91x = 333.92 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.91x = 49,660.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,660.58/241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.29

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