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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.12, 364.38 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.12, 364.38 and 140.46 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.12 : 364.38 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.12/364.38 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.12x = 364.38 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.12x = 51,180.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,180.81/243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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