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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.37, 335.79 and 143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.37, 335.79 and 143.79 is: 198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.37 : 335.79 = 143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.37/335.79 = 143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.37x = 335.79 × 143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.37x = 48,283.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,283.24/243.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.39

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