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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.38, 364.99 and 140.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.38, 364.99 and 140.71 is: 211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.38 : 364.99 = 140.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.38/364.99 = 140.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.38x = 364.99 × 140.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.38x = 51,359.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,359.05/243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.02

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