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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.21, 335.55 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.21, 335.55 and 145 is: 200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.21 : 335.55 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.21/335.55 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.21x = 335.55 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.21x = 48,654.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,654.75/243.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.05

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