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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.12, 334.01 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.12, 334.01 and 148.82 is: 205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.12 : 334.01 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.12/334.01 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.12x = 334.01 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.12x = 49,704.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,704.95/242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.29

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