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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.78, 335.03 and 149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.78, 335.03 and 149.49 is: 206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.78 : 335.03 = 149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.78/335.03 = 149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.78x = 335.03 × 149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.78x = 50,082.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,082.89/242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.29

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