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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.21, 335.60 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.21, 335.60 and 149.96 is: 206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.21 : 335.60 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.21/335.60 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.21x = 335.60 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.21x = 50,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,327.23/243.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.93

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