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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.46, 365.19 and 140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.46, 365.19 and 140.86 is: 211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.46 : 365.19 = 140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.46/365.19 = 140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.46x = 365.19 × 140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.46x = 51,440.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,440.66/243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.29

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