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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 334.26 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 334.26 and 148.94 is: 205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 334.26 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/334.26 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 334.26 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 49,784.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,784.68/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.56

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