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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.28, 335.78 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.28, 335.78 and 145.09 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.28 : 335.78 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.28/335.78 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.28x = 335.78 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.28x = 48,715.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,715.92/243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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