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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.37, 335.79 and 145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.37, 335.79 and 145.15 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.37 : 335.79 = 145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.37/335.79 = 145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.37x = 335.79 × 145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.37x = 48,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,739.92/243.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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