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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.25, 335.53 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.25, 335.53 and 144.94 is: 199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.25 : 335.53 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.25/335.53 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.25x = 335.53 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.25x = 48,631.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,631.72/243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.92

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