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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 364.31 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 364.31 and 140.26 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 364.31 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/364.31 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 364.31 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 51,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,098.12/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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