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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.92, 336.66 and 145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.92, 336.66 and 145.73 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.92 : 336.66 = 145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.92/336.66 = 145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.92x = 336.66 × 145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.92x = 49,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,061.76/243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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