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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.27, 334.26 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.27, 334.26 and 148.92 is: 205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.27 : 334.26 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.27/334.26 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.27x = 334.26 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.27x = 49,778.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,778.63/242.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.46

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