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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.39, 334.42 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.39, 334.42 and 149.11 is: 205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.39 : 334.42 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.39/334.42 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.39x = 334.42 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.39x = 49,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,864.16/242.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.72

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