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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.95, 333.93 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.95, 333.93 and 148.68 is: 205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.95 : 333.93 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.95/333.93 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.95x = 333.93 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.95x = 49,648.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,648.71/241.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.20

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