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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.87, 336.47 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.87, 336.47 and 145.59 is: 200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.87 : 336.47 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.87/336.47 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.87x = 336.47 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.87x = 48,985.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,985.94/243.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.87

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