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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.69, 365.46 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.69, 365.46 and 141.03 is: 211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.69 : 365.46 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.69/365.46 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.69x = 365.46 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.69x = 51,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,540.82/243.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.50

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