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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.20, 335.63 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.20, 335.63 and 149.94 is: 206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.20 : 335.63 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.20/335.63 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.20x = 335.63 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.20x = 50,324.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,324.74/243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.93

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