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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.38, 335.81 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.38, 335.81 and 145.10 is: 200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.38 : 335.81 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.38/335.81 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.38x = 335.81 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.38x = 48,727.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,727.23/243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.21

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