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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.41, 365.52 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.41, 365.52 and 140.95 is: 211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.41 : 365.52 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.41/365.52 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.41x = 365.52 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.41x = 51,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,518.22/243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.65

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