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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.14, 335.34 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.14, 335.34 and 144.80 is: 199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.14 : 335.34 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.14/335.34 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.14x = 335.34 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.14x = 48,557.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,557.23/243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.71

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