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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.45, 336.03 and 145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.45, 336.03 and 145.27 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.45 : 336.03 = 145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.45/336.03 = 145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.45x = 336.03 × 145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.45x = 48,815.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,815.08/243.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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