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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.42, 364.84 and 140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.42, 364.84 and 140.49 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.42 : 364.84 = 140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.42/364.84 = 140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.42x = 364.84 × 140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.42x = 51,257.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,257.23/243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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