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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.26, 363.97 and 140.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.26, 363.97 and 140.59 is: 210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.26 : 363.97 = 140.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.26/363.97 = 140.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.26x = 363.97 × 140.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.26x = 51,170.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,170.54/243.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.35

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