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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.87, 336.54 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.87, 336.54 and 145.63 is: 200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.87 : 336.54 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.87/336.54 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.87x = 336.54 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.87x = 49,010.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,010.32/243.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.97

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