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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.58, 336.14 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.58, 336.14 and 143.98 is: 198.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.58 : 336.14 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.58/336.14 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.58x = 336.14 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.58x = 48,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,397.44/243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.69

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