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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.09, 335.64 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.09, 335.64 and 149.96 is: 207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.09 : 335.64 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.09/335.64 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.09x = 335.64 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.09x = 50,332.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,332.57/243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.05

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