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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.14, 363.71 and 145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.14, 363.71 and 145.64 is: 217.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.14 : 363.71 = 145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.14/363.71 = 145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.14x = 363.71 × 145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.14x = 52,968.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,968.18/243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.86

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