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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.79, 335.06 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.79, 335.06 and 149.58 is: 206.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.79 : 335.06 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.79/335.06 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.79x = 335.06 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.79x = 50,117.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,117.53/242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.42

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