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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.50, 335.96 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.50, 335.96 and 148.94 is: 205.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.50 : 335.96 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.50/335.96 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.50x = 335.96 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.50x = 50,037.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,037.88/243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.49

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