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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.02, 335.36 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.02, 335.36 and 149.72 is: 206.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.02 : 335.36 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.02/335.36 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.02x = 335.36 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.02x = 50,209.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,209.35/243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.61

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