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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.02, 335.33 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.02, 335.33 and 143.42 is: 197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.02 : 335.33 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.02/335.33 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.02x = 335.33 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.02x = 48,092.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,092.19/243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.90

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