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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.05, 334.02 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.05, 334.02 and 147.49 is: 203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.05 : 334.02 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.05/334.02 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.05x = 334.02 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.05x = 49,264.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,264.61/242.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.53

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