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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.26, 335.76 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.26, 335.76 and 145.09 is: 200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.26 : 335.76 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.26/335.76 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.26x = 335.76 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.26x = 48,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,715.42/243.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.26

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