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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.34, 334.61 and 149.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.34, 334.61 and 149.21 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.34 : 334.61 = 149.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.34/334.61 = 149.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.34x = 334.61 × 149.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.34x = 49,927.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,927.16/242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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