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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.73, 336.35 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.73, 336.35 and 145.53 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.73 : 336.35 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.73/336.35 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.73x = 336.35 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.73x = 48,949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,949.02/243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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