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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.17, 335.58 and 144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.17, 335.58 and 144.91 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.17 : 335.58 = 144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.17/335.58 = 144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.17x = 335.58 × 144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.17x = 48,627.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,627.22/243.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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