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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.12, 334.14 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.12, 334.14 and 148.87 is: 205.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.12 : 334.14 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.12/334.14 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.12x = 334.14 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.12x = 49,742.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,742.59/242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.44

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