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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.17, 334.18 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.17, 334.18 and 148.88 is: 205.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.17 : 334.18 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.17/334.18 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.17x = 334.18 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.17x = 49,752.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,752.72/242.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.45

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