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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.95, 336.74 and 145.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.95, 336.74 and 145.71 is: 201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.95 : 336.74 = 145.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.95/336.74 = 145.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.95x = 336.74 × 145.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.95x = 49,065.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,065.66/243.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.13

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