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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.51, 335.98 and 143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.51, 335.98 and 143.90 is: 198.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.51 : 335.98 = 143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.51/335.98 = 143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.51x = 335.98 × 143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.51x = 48,345.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,345.84/243.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.54

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