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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.52, 334.58 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.52, 334.58 and 147.94 is: 204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.52 : 334.58 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.52/334.58 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.52x = 334.58 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.52x = 49,497.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,497.63/242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.10

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