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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.57, 334.72 and 149.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.57, 334.72 and 149.35 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.57 : 334.72 = 149.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.57/334.72 = 149.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.57x = 334.72 × 149.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.57x = 49,990.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,990.43/242.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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