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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.29, 365.18 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.29, 365.18 and 147.29 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.29 : 365.18 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.29/365.18 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.29x = 365.18 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.29x = 53,786.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,786.63/243.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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