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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.87, 336.66 and 150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.87, 336.66 and 150.69 is: 208.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.87 : 336.66 = 150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.87/336.66 = 150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.87x = 336.66 × 150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.87x = 50,731.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,731.30/243.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.03

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