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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.47, 335.90 and 145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.47, 335.90 and 145.26 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.47 : 335.90 = 145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.47/335.90 = 145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.47x = 335.90 × 145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.47x = 48,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,792.38/243.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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