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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.54, 334.64 and 149.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.54, 334.64 and 149.33 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.54 : 334.64 = 149.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.54/334.64 = 149.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.54x = 334.64 × 149.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.54x = 49,969.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,969.37/242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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