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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.56, 335.99 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.56, 335.99 and 145.25 is: 200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.56 : 335.99 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.56/335.99 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.56x = 335.99 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.56x = 48,802.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,802.55/243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.37

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