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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.14, 335.49 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.14, 335.49 and 144.92 is: 199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.14 : 335.49 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.14/335.49 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.14x = 335.49 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.14x = 48,619.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,619.21/243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.96

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