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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 336.51 and 145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 336.51 and 145.61 is: 200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 336.51 = 145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/336.51 = 145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 336.51 × 145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 48,997.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,997.54/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.94

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