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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 334.23 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 334.23 and 148.89 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 334.23 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/334.23 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 334.23 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 49,763.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,763.50/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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