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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.06, 335.37 and 144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.06, 335.37 and 144.82 is: 199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.06 : 335.37 = 144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.06/335.37 = 144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.06x = 335.37 × 144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.06x = 48,568.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,568.28/243.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.82

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