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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.02, 335.27 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.02, 335.27 and 148.44 is: 204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.02 : 335.27 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.02/335.27 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.02x = 335.27 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.02x = 49,766.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,766.74/243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.78

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