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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.72, 365.40 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.72, 365.40 and 147.42 is: 221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.72 : 365.40 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.72/365.40 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.72x = 365.40 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.72x = 53,867.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,867.27/243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.02

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