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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.43, 365.16 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.43, 365.16 and 140.83 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.43 : 365.16 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.43/365.16 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.43x = 365.16 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.43x = 51,425.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,425.48/243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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