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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.39, 364.83 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.39, 364.83 and 140.88 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.39 : 364.83 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.39/364.83 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.39x = 364.83 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.39x = 51,397.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,397.25/243.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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