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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.62, 365.40 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.62, 365.40 and 147.26 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.62 : 365.40 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.62/365.40 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.62x = 365.40 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.62x = 53,808.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,808.80/243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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