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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.04, 335.35 and 144.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.04, 335.35 and 144.83 is: 199.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.04 : 335.35 = 144.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.04/335.35 = 144.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.04x = 335.35 × 144.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.04x = 48,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,568.74/243.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.84

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