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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.62, 334.72 and 149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.62, 334.72 and 149.29 is: 205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.62 : 334.72 = 149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.62/334.72 = 149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.62x = 334.72 × 149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.62x = 49,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,970.35/242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.96

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