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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.96, 336.67 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.96, 336.67 and 145.72 is: 201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.96 : 336.67 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.96/336.67 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.96x = 336.67 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.96x = 49,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,059.55/243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.10

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