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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.01, 363.62 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.01, 363.62 and 140.39 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.01 : 363.62 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.01/363.62 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.01x = 363.62 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.01x = 51,048.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,048.61/243.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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