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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.47, 364.89 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.47, 364.89 and 140.81 is: 211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.47 : 364.89 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.47/364.89 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.47x = 364.89 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.47x = 51,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,378.34/243.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.02

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