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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.75, 334.82 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.75, 334.82 and 148.19 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.75 : 334.82 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.75/334.82 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.75x = 334.82 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.75x = 49,616.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,616.98/242.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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