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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.26, 334.32 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.26, 334.32 and 148.97 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.26 : 334.32 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.26/334.32 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.26x = 334.32 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.26x = 49,803.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,803.65/242.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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