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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.72, 334.99 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.72, 334.99 and 149.51 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.72 : 334.99 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.72/334.99 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.72x = 334.99 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.72x = 50,084.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,084.35/242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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