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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 335.30 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 335.30 and 149.76 is: 206.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 335.30 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/335.30 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 335.30 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 50,213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,213.78/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.64

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