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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.99, 333.87 and 148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.99, 333.87 and 148.69 is: 205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.99 : 333.87 = 148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.99/333.87 = 148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.99x = 333.87 × 148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.99x = 49,643.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,643.13/241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.15

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