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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.25, 335.75 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.25, 335.75 and 150.06 is: 207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.25 : 335.75 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.25/335.75 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.25x = 335.75 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.25x = 50,382.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,382.65/243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.12

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