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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.97, 336.68 and 145.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.97, 336.68 and 145.81 is: 201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.97 : 336.68 = 145.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.97/336.68 = 145.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.97x = 336.68 × 145.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.97x = 49,091.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,091.31/243.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.22

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