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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.79, 336.42 and 145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.79, 336.42 and 145.54 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.79 : 336.42 = 145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.79/336.42 = 145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.79x = 336.42 × 145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.79x = 48,962.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,962.99/243.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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