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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.44, 335.96 and 143.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.44, 335.96 and 143.89 is: 198.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.44 : 335.96 = 143.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.44/335.96 = 143.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.44x = 335.96 × 143.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.44x = 48,340.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,340.80/243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.57

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