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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.56, 334.67 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.56, 334.67 and 149.38 is: 206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.56 : 334.67 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.56/334.67 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.56x = 334.67 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.56x = 49,991.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,991.42/242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.10

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