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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.37, 334.35 and 149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.37, 334.35 and 149.13 is: 205.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.37 : 334.35 = 149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.37/334.35 = 149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.37x = 334.35 × 149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.37x = 49,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,861.62/242.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.73

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