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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.04, 333.94 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.04, 333.94 and 148.83 is: 205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.04 : 333.94 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.04/333.94 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.04x = 333.94 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.04x = 49,700.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,700.29/242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.34

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