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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.87, 335.04 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.87, 335.04 and 149.58 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.87 : 335.04 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.87/335.04 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.87x = 335.04 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.87x = 50,115.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,115.28/242.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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