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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.41, 365.27 and 97.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.41, 365.27 and 97.14 is: 145.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.41 : 365.27 = 97.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.41/365.27 = 97.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.41x = 365.27 × 97.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.41x = 35,480.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,480.93/243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.76

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