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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.97, 336.60 and 144.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.97, 336.60 and 144.35 is: 199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.97 : 336.60 = 144.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.97/336.60 = 144.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.97x = 336.60 × 144.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.97x = 48,587.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,587.79/243.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.16

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