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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 334.13 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 334.13 and 148.91 is: 205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 334.13 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/334.13 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 334.13 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 49,752.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,752.88/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.43

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