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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.99, 336.71 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.99, 336.71 and 145.75 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.99 : 336.71 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.99/336.71 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.99x = 336.71 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.99x = 49,075.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,075.48/243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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