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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.76, 334.86 and 149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.76, 334.86 and 149.54 is: 206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.76 : 334.86 = 149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.76/334.86 = 149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.76x = 334.86 × 149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.76x = 50,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,074.96/242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.27

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