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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.02, 365.09 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.02, 365.09 and 140.56 is: 211.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.02 : 365.09 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.02/365.09 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.02x = 365.09 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.02x = 51,315.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,315.43/243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.16

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