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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.56, 334.72 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.56, 334.72 and 149.32 is: 206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.56 : 334.72 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.56/334.72 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.56x = 334.72 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.56x = 49,980.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,980.39/242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.05

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