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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.18, 364.92 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.18, 364.92 and 140.67 is: 211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.18 : 364.92 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.18/364.92 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.18x = 364.92 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.18x = 51,333.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,333.30/243.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.09

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