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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.08, 335.43 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.08, 335.43 and 144.84 is: 199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.08 : 335.43 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.08/335.43 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.08x = 335.43 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.08x = 48,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,583.68/243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.87

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