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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.93, 336.52 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.93, 336.52 and 144.33 is: 199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.93 : 336.52 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.93/336.52 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.93x = 336.52 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.93x = 48,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,570.74/243.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.12

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