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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.76, 334.89 and 149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.76, 334.89 and 149.49 is: 206.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.76 : 334.89 = 149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.76/334.89 = 149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.76x = 334.89 × 149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.76x = 50,062.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,062.71/242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.22

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