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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.27, 335.68 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.27, 335.68 and 144.99 is: 200.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.27 : 335.68 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.27/335.68 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.27x = 335.68 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.27x = 48,669.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,669.88/243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.07

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