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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.53, 334.75 and 149.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.53, 334.75 and 149.33 is: 206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.53 : 334.75 = 149.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.53/334.75 = 149.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.53x = 334.75 × 149.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.53x = 49,987.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,987.01/242.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.10

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