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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.08, 364.03 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.08, 364.03 and 140.14 is: 209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.08 : 364.03 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.08/364.03 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.08x = 364.03 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.08x = 51,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,016.42/243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.88

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