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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.30, 365.03 and 140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.30, 365.03 and 140.53 is: 210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.30 : 365.03 = 140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.30/365.03 = 140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.30x = 365.03 × 140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.30x = 51,297.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,297.89/243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.84

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