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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.95, 335.43 and 149.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.95, 335.43 and 149.81 is: 206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.95 : 335.43 = 149.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.95/335.43 = 149.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.95x = 335.43 × 149.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.95x = 50,250.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,250.77/242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.84

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