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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.05, 335.31 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.05, 335.31 and 144.80 is: 199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.05 : 335.31 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.05/335.31 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.05x = 335.31 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.05x = 48,551.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,551.21/243.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.76

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