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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.03, 333.77 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.03, 333.77 and 148.79 is: 205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.03 : 333.77 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.03/333.77 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.03x = 333.77 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.03x = 49,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,659.23/242.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.18

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