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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.98, 333.74 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.98, 333.74 and 148.70 is: 205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.98 : 333.74 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.98/333.74 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.98x = 333.74 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.98x = 49,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,627.14/241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.09

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