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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.23, 335.48 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.23, 335.48 and 144.92 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.23 : 335.48 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.23/335.48 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.23x = 335.48 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.23x = 48,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,615.36/243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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