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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.35, 335.65 and 145.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.35, 335.65 and 145.03 is: 200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.35 : 335.65 = 145.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.35/335.65 = 145.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.35x = 335.65 × 145.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.35x = 48,679.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,679.32/243.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.04

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