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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.09, 364.75 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.09, 364.75 and 145.80 is: 218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.09 : 364.75 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.09/364.75 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.09x = 364.75 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.09x = 53,180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,180.19/243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.77

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