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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.99, 335.25 and 149.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.99, 335.25 and 149.69 is: 206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.99 : 335.25 = 149.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.99/335.25 = 149.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.99x = 335.25 × 149.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.99x = 50,183.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,183.57/242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.53

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