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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.53, 334.80 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.53, 334.80 and 149.31 is: 206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.53 : 334.80 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.53/334.80 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.53x = 334.80 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.53x = 49,988.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,988.99/242.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.12

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