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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.92, 336.71 and 145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.92, 336.71 and 145.69 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.92 : 336.71 = 145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.92/336.71 = 145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.92x = 336.71 × 145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.92x = 49,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,054.80/243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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