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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.09, 333.99 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.09, 333.99 and 148.77 is: 205.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.09 : 333.99 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.09/333.99 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.09x = 333.99 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.09x = 49,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,687.69/242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.24

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