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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 335.16 and 149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 335.16 and 149.70 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 335.16 = 149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/335.16 = 149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 335.16 × 149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 50,173.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,173.45/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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