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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.54, 336.19 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.54, 336.19 and 145.28 is: 200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.54 : 336.19 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.54/336.19 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.54x = 336.19 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.54x = 48,841.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,841.68/243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.55

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