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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.62, 364.72 and 140.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.62, 364.72 and 140.59 is: 210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.62 : 364.72 = 140.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.62/364.72 = 140.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.62x = 364.72 × 140.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.62x = 51,275.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,275.28/243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.47

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