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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.31, 365.03 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.31, 365.03 and 140.66 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.31 : 365.03 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.31/365.03 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.31x = 365.03 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.31x = 51,346.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,346.38/243.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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