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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.03, 335.33 and 149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.03, 335.33 and 149.79 is: 206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.03 : 335.33 = 149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.03/335.33 = 149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.03x = 335.33 × 149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.03x = 50,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,229.08/243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.68

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