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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.36, 334.51 and 149.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.36, 334.51 and 149.19 is: 205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.36 : 334.51 = 149.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.36/334.51 = 149.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.36x = 334.51 × 149.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.36x = 49,903.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,903.87/242.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.91

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