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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.37, 335.78 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.37, 335.78 and 145.08 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.37 : 335.78 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.37/335.78 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.37x = 335.78 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.37x = 48,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,714.24/243.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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