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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.50, 364.92 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.50, 364.92 and 145.68 is: 218.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.50 : 364.92 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.50/364.92 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.50x = 364.92 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.50x = 53,161.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,161.55/243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.33

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