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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.51, 335.99 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.51, 335.99 and 145.31 is: 200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.51 : 335.99 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.51/335.99 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.51x = 335.99 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.51x = 48,820.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,820.30/243.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.49

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