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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.04, 335.26 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.04, 335.26 and 149.72 is: 206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.04 : 335.26 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.04/335.26 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.04x = 335.26 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.04x = 50,195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,195.13/243.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.53

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