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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.12, 335.51 and 144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.12, 335.51 and 144.89 is: 199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.12 : 335.51 = 144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.12/335.51 = 144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.12x = 335.51 × 144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.12x = 48,609.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,609.64/243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.94

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