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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.63, 336.27 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.63, 336.27 and 145.43 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.63 : 336.27 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.63/336.27 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.63x = 336.27 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.63x = 48,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,902.06/243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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