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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.11, 335.49 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.11, 335.49 and 149.90 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.11 : 335.49 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.11/335.49 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.11x = 335.49 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.11x = 50,288.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,288.27/243.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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