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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.12, 335.40 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.12, 335.40 and 148.50 is: 204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.12 : 335.40 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.12/335.40 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.12x = 335.40 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.12x = 49,806.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,806.90/243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.87

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