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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.01, 333.95 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.01, 333.95 and 148.73 is: 205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.01 : 333.95 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.01/333.95 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.01x = 333.95 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.01x = 49,665.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,665.97/242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.22

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