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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.91, 335.37 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.91, 335.37 and 149.76 is: 206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.91 : 335.37 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.91/335.37 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.91x = 335.37 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.91x = 50,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,225.01/242.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.76

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